KUALA LUMPUR: Mara Corp Sdn Bhd has strengthened collaboration among its subsidiaries and media partners through its inaugural Mara Corp Group Inter-Company & Media Bowling Tournament 2026.
The tournament, held at Wangsa Bowl, 1 Utama, brought together 30 teams comprising 120 participants from Mara Corp Group subsidiaries and media organisations.
Mara Corp group chief executive officer Yahaya Sani said the event aimed to foster teamwork, strengthen collaboration and build closer relationships across the group and with media partners.
“The strong response from our group companies and media partners is truly encouraging.
“It reflects the spirit of sportsmanship, commitment and teamwork that we seek to cultivate across the Mara Corp Group,” he said in a statement.
Yahaya said the tournament also provided an opportunity for employees from different subsidiaries, management teams and media representatives to interact outside their usual professional environment.
He said such initiatives could strengthen camaraderie, improve mutual understanding and build relationships that support the group’s shared objectives.
The tournament was officiated by Mara director-general Dr Mahzan Teh.
It also saw participation from Mara Corp subsidiaries, including Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Kolej Poly-Tech Mara Sdn Bhd, Rural Capital Bhd, Pelaburan Mara Bhd, Mara Incorporated Sdn Bhd and Mara Liner Sdn Bhd.
Other participating subsidiaries included Mara Excellent Ventures Sdn Bhd, Asia Aerotechnic Sdn Bhd, Glocal Link Sdn Bhd, Mara Corp Unified Services and Harta Prima Realties Sdn Bhd.
Meanwhile, six teams competed in the media category, with Harian Metro emerging as champion, followed by Radio Televisyen Malaysia in second place and New Straits Times Group in third.
Malaysia Gazette finished fourth, followed by Media Prima Bhd, TV Networks and Bernama in fifth and sixth places, respectively.
Mara Corp said the tournament reflected its continued commitment to strengthening group integration, fostering a cohesive corporate culture and maintaining constructive relationships with key stakeholders.
The group, which serves as the investment holding arm of Majlis Amanah Rakyat (Mara), manages commercial and strategic investments across sectors including aviation, energy, infrastructure, real estate and technology.